Strategic Foundations
•Year 8
•Dodgeball
•Store on centre line, equal numbers each side
Alternative: Tennis balls, bean bags for skill practice
Mark clear court boundaries and centre line
Alternative: Chalk lines, tape on floor
Various sizes for different skill levels
Alternative: Plastic bottles, bean bags
Getting an opponent out of the game by hitting them with the ball
Throwing technique with arm coming over shoulder for power and accuracy
Ability to hit intended target consistently
Marked lines that define playing area and team zones
Ball hitting player directly without bouncing first
Using a ball in hand to deflect an incoming throw
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Trajectory angles, scoring systems, time measurement, statistical analysis of hit rates
Forces and motion in throwing, projectile motion, energy transfer from thrower to ball
Spatial awareness, coordinate systems in court layout, mapping movement patterns
Leadership development, conflict resolution, resilience in competitive situations, working with diverse groups
Central location with clear view of all playing areas, move between courts during games
Throwing technique development, target selection, team cooperation, fair play
Step in for unsafe throwing, rule disputes, poor sportsmanship, or technique corrections
Use exaggerated movements for technique demonstration, involve students in showing good/poor examples, maintain enthusiasm throughout
Large hall or outdoor space minimum 30m x 20m with clear boundaries
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles and hazards
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess and provide appropriate first aid, have clear access routes for emergency services
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